A homeowner in the r/solar Reddit community sparked a conversation after revealing how pairing solar panels with a new heat pump cut their annual electric bill by $500.
The original poster explained that they replaced their 1990s-era heat pump with a modern Mitsubishi hyper-heat heat pump. Normally, upgrading to a heat pump is a great way to reduce home energy bills, but because this homeowner already had solar panels, their savings were boosted even further.
The only two months they had any electricity bills, other than the base charges for grid connection, were January and February. "For the year, thanks to my solar, I paid less than $110," OP said. "Last year I was closer to $600 for electricity, so saved $500 off last year."
"Solar plus modern cold-weather heat pumps are a match made in heaven," the OP added. "You can't beat not having a utility bill." Another commenter noted, "that's an impressive drop in costs."
If you're interested in following in this homeowner's footsteps and upgrading to a highly efficient HVAC system, TCD partner Mitsubishi can help you slash your energy bills and understand the best system for your situation.
Even better, energy-efficient heat pumps and solar panels help curb your home's reliance on harmful fuels, such as natural gas and propane. Homeowners often don't realize how many harmful pollutants gas-powered furnaces and stoves release.
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Over 80 million U.S. residents are struggling to pay their rising energy bills, but you can help reduce yours by taking control of your heating and cooling costs.
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This homeowner's situation shows just how much more someone can save by pairing highly efficient appliances with solar panels. TCD partner EnergySage makes it simple to find the best solar panels and installers for your home and budget, and its tools could save you up to $10,000 on installation costs.
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Save $1,000 this year 💸 Commenters on the Reddit post were quick to concur with OP's findings.
"My January bill was negative $21," one homeowner with solar panels said. "I think February is going to be even better."
Another explained they have also seen a great season for their solar panel generation.
"I'm seeing the most productivity this year than all previous years since 2019," they wrote.
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